Thursday 13 June 2013

How to budget when travelling in South Africa

South Africa has some really amazing travel destinations. We are very fortunate to have a large variety of options to suit every budget and every traveller.

Starting at the bottom end of the financial scale, we have exceptional camp sites with full electrical hook up and water frontage in many of the towns around SA.  These camp sites can cost as little at R 200 per night per site.  A notch up from that, is a wide selection of self catering chalets, rondawels (round huts with a thatched roof) and holiday cottages.
Image source: Sleeping Out
Hotels ranging from 1 star to 5 star offer travellers safe and clean accommodation from as little as around R 285 per person per night for a basic bedroom which sleeps 3 - 4 people up to luxury suites in the region of R 4000 - R 6000 per night with sweeping views, private butler service and your own jacuzzi in some cases.
Image Source: Supertubes Guesthouse
Whatever the budget, South Africa can offer you the holiday of a lifetime.

When budgeting for meals and excursions it is also easy to work within a low or high budget.

Lunch & dinner can range from a quick bite at a road-side stall or market through to large chain restaurants and up to exclusive silver service restaurants.  Prices can be as low as R 50 per person for a takeaway and a drink right up to R 500 per person with a 3 course meal and wine.
Image Source: Dining-Out
Excursions are plentiful in South Africa and many are free of charge.  Some free places to visit include our vast selection of beaches, parks, mountains, wine farms and shopping centres while paid excursions include aquariums, museums, national parks, amusement parks and more.
Image Source: Cape Point Route
So decide on your budget, book some accommodation and South Africa is your Oyster!
For a range of accommodation and activities, have a look at the Cape Country Routes website.

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